Simulator Instructor

About the role

The Simulator Instructor will plan, prepare and deliver maritime simulator‑based training at Bandari Maritime Academy, ensuring trainees develop technical competence, decision‑making and teamwork.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver simulator exercises and scenarios in line with approved curricula.
• Brief trainees, monitor performance during simulations and conduct structured debriefings.
• Assess trainee competence using approved tools, maintain training records and provide feedback.
• Operate all bridge simulators, including main bridge, mini‑bridges, liquid cargo handling and Vessel Traffic Services stations.
• Conduct routine pre‑use checks, report faults and support technical maintenance.
• Develop and review lesson plans, exercise manuals, assessment instruments and SOPs.
• Ensure training complies with quality‑management, safety standards and regulatory policies.
• Coordinate simulator scheduling, utilisation and resource management.

Required profile

• Certificate as simulator instructor.
• Diploma in any relevant field.
• Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) approval as Trainer and Assessor – preferred.
• Prior experience as a simulator instructor – preferred.

Required skills

• Operation of bridge simulators (main bridge, mini‑bridges).
• Liquid cargo handling simulation.
• Vessel Traffic Services simulation.

What we offer

• Basic salary Ksh 42,500 – 80,000 per month.
• House allowance Ksh 10,000.
• Commuter allowance Ksh 12,000.
• Leave allowance Ksh 4,000 annually.
• Permanent, pensionable contract.